I'm in a similar position. We incorporated as a 501c6, and were able to secure a few initial sponsorships that make our move-in costs bearable. However, we now need to look at structuring an ongoing sponsorship program. The most helpful advice I've found so far in searching the groups is this note from Alex: https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/BwgDFlzEwUU/wYTrMiKs1CMJ
I haven't really found anything more specific than that. We love our sponsors, and they love us and we really want to find more of those great connections in the community. I'm working on a draft of a Sponsor Packet right now, and wouldn't mind brainstorming a bit. if you want to chat offline sometime (via email or videoconference), I'm game. Shenoa Lawrence Room to Think http://rm2think.com On Wednesday, July 25, 2012 7:44:35 AM UTC-7, Denver Hutt wrote: > > Does anyone know of any spaces that have been founded as nonprofits? We > recently got our 501c3 status (woo!) and I'd love to hear how others are > are going about fundraising and sponsorship opportunities within their > spaces. > > We are pretty adamant about *not* becoming Nascar with branding/naming on > the walls, desks, furniture, ect and while we have had *awesome* community > support thus far, we are beginning to reach beyond our initial > rounds/circles to continue our efforts. What has worked best for you/your > spaces? > > -d > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/EikwHsOKbakJ. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.